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York launches new Internationalization and Global Engagement Strategy

Mar 29, 2023
York launches new Internationalization and Global Engagement Strategy
The strategy reflects a commitment to Advancing Global Engagement, one of the six priorities for action identified under the University Academic Plan, and expands York’s position as an agent of positive change.

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Announcement of appointment of the vice-provost, teaching and learning

Mar 29, 2023
Announcement of appointment of the vice-provost, teaching and learning

$1M donation to create endowed Spanish history professorship

Mar 29, 2023
$1M donation to create endowed Spanish history professorship

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Julie Conder named inaugural Distinguished Fellowship in Learning and Teaching Excellence

Julie Conder named inaugural Distinguished Fellowship in Learning and Teaching Excellence

Mar 29, 2023
In this role, Assistant Professor Julie Conder will conduct research to identify experiences and challenges faced by first-generation students at York, and develop resources to support these students.
LA&PS highlights student achievements in social sciences

LA&PS highlights student achievements in social sciences

Mar 29, 2023
York’s Department of Social Science in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) recently hosted its annual Student Awards ceremony to celebrate the notable achievements of students.
New book from EUC professor on state’s role in society

New book from EUC professor on state’s role in society

Mar 29, 2023
Environmental and Urban Change (EUC) Professor Raju Das’ recently published Marx’s Capital, Capitalism and Limits to the State examines governments’ action and inaction in various crises.

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THE SCOOP

Mar 29, 2023
Gillian McGillivray
A new book co-edited by Glendon Associate Professor Gillian McGillivray tackles the ambiguous history of labour in Brazil and the United States, and will be featured during Glendon’s Research Festival April 6

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Budding scientists compete for best STEM project at Keele Campus

Budding scientists compete for best STEM project at Keele Campus

Mar 28, 2023
York University will host elementary and high school students at the York Region science fair for first time since COVID-19.
Schulich research suggests using present tense is more persuasive

Schulich research suggests using present tense is more persuasive

Mar 28, 2023
New research by Grant Packard, associate professor of marketing at the Schulich School of Business, suggests that the same information becomes more persuasive when delivered in present, instead of past, tense.
York named academic lead in UN’s new global Water Academy, a first of its kind

York named academic lead in UN’s new global Water Academy, a first of its kind

Mar 24, 2023
The University’s growing area of strength in water research, strong local and global relationships and commitment to positive change has led to York being named academic lead for the Water Academy, a first-of-its-kind global multi-sector collaboration.

Features

Professor becomes York’s first School of Nursing doctoral graduate

Mar 28, 2023
Professor becomes York’s first School of Nursing doctoral graduate

Dance students highlight human resilience in ‘Convergence’

Mar 24, 2023
Dance students highlight human resilience in ‘Convergence’

York alumnae earn recognition for leadership, innovation

Mar 24, 2023
York alumnae earn recognition for leadership, innovation

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Indigenous Research Ethics Board sets nationwide precedent

Indigenous Research Ethics Board sets nationwide precedent

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UPCOMING EVENTS

March 31, 2023

Sustainability and Climate Action Conference

April 01, 2023

Glendon Spring Open House

April 03, 2023

Globally Networked Learning: Faculty Drop-In Consultations

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2022 Salary Disclosure Report is now available

Mar 28, 2023
2022 Salary Disclosure Report is now available

Register for Glendon’s summer tennis camp

Mar 1, 2023
Register for Glendon’s summer tennis camp

Learn more about repetitive strain injury prevention, Feb. 28

Feb 17, 2023
Learn more about repetitive strain injury prevention, Feb. 28

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Welcome to the March 2023 issue of ‘Innovatus’

Welcome to the March 2023 issue of ‘Innovatus’

Mar 23, 2023
Innovatus is a special issue of YFile devoted to teaching and learning innovation at York University.